Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: draped bust of Faustina II to the right, legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA; reverse: draped throne (pulvinar) with two children — twins Commodus and Antoninus, legend SAECVLI FELICIT; iconography: Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), children, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192), thrones; date: 161–176; Roman Empire, Rome; coin: diameter 17.5 mm, weight 2.13 g, axis 180°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_487

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse draped bust Faustina II right legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA reverse throne pulvinar two children twins Commodus Antoninus legend SAECVLI FELICIT iconography Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 children Commodus 161–192 177–192 thrones date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.13 g axis 180° round worn metallic object rough uneven edge showing raised central profile head low relief surface scratches small pits visible cracks patina silvery-gray darker gray recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised portions.